Wharton Media & Entertainment Club

Congratulations to the new 2009-10 M&E Club Board!

Communications — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:48:56 +0000

It is our pleasure to announce the new MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT BOARD MEMBERS. This highly accomplished team is poised and excited to lead the club. To find out more, you can read their platforms https://webcafe.wharton.upenn.edu/eRoom/clubs/meclub/0_9aa2a

Co-President Naomi Goldstein
Co-President Justice Reid
VP Academic Tyler Stoops & Kristen Wallace
VP Alumni Arie Barendrecht & Jon Feldman
VP Career Stephanie McDuffie
VP Communications Amy Cooper
VP Conference Ita Ekpoudom
VP Social Phil Ocasio & Ami Patel
Treasurer Jesse Seidman
VP Events Mayuko Hamazaki & Jeff Nelson
It has been an absolute pleasure to serve as your M&E Club presidents over the course of the 2008-2009 school year. Meg and I would like to thank everyone for their participation and hard work throughout the year. In particular, we’d like to sincerely thank this year’s board for their outstanding efforts and wish them the best of luck in all their exciting future endeavors.
Your Former Co-Presidents, Wharton Media and Entertainment Club,
Monica Gupta & Meghan Maro

New wireless device company seeking PR and Marketing Strategist

Communications — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:49:21 +0000

Peek (www.getpeek.com) is an exciting new venture-backed wireless device company. Its mission is to take mobile messaging to a mass market. Peek’s first product - a handheld email and texting device called the Peek - received rave reviews when it launched last year and won numerous accolades including Wired’s Gadget of the Year.
After a very successful launch, Peek is now looking to market its product around the country. As part of this, Peek is looking for a smart, dynamic, and creative professional to help lead its PR and marketing strategy. The successful candidate will be a key part of the Marketing Communications team and will have a major role to play in driving awareness and adoption of Peek.
A central part of the job will be leading Peek’s PR efforts. Experience with PR (on the client, agency or media side) would be valuable, but is not essential. More important is a sophisticated understanding of the media, the ability to spot PR opportunities, and the confidence and persuasiveness to pitch stories to journalists.
The PR & Marketing Director will also have an important role to play in Peek’s broader marketing strategy. We are looking for someone who is full of ideas, and has the energy and resourcefulness to be rapidly execute them. Consumer experience is not required, but you must be able to demonstrate an intuitive understanding of how to reach a mass consumer audience.
If you’re someone who has great communication skills, a keen strategic mind, and thrives in a fast moving entrepreneurial environment then this position could be perfect for you. It’s a great opportunity to have a big impact in a small, but rapidly growing company.
If you’re interested please send an email briefly outlining your experience and why you think you’re right for job to davidm@getpeek.com . You should also attach a resume (no longer than one page).
Location: Peek has offices in NYC and the Bay area. This position could be based in either office.
Compensation: Based on experience, but highly competitive.

2009 MBA Media and Entertainment Conference Feb 27 in NYC

Communications — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:31:00 +0000

Featuring keynote speakers:

Jeff Zucker, President and CEO, NBC Universal; with Q&A moderated by CNBC’s Melissa Lee
Joe Uva, CEO, Univision Communications

Where: Columbia University, New York, NY

When: Friday, February 27, 2009

What: Learn from and network with Media and Entertainment executives and MBAs from all over the country through keynote speeches, a networking lunch, industry panels, and a cocktail reception.

For a limited time, the student price for your all-inclusive registration is only $55. The price will increase as February 27 approaches. The Conference is expected to sell out early, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible.

Panels:

Business Development : Shaping the Future Landscape of Entertainment

Investment Banking : The Changing Media Industry Landscape

Entrepreneurship : Entrepreneurs Who’ve Made It

Independent Filmmaking : Financing a Film

Television Programming : The Economics of Scripted Television

Corporate Strategy : Media Conglomerates

Interactive Marketing : Taking Brands to the Digital Age

Unscripted Television: Reality Television

Video Games : New Frontier of Entertainment

New Media : Startups in New Media

Mobile : The 4th Platform

Music : Digital Media & Social Marketing

Sports : The Emergence of Media from Sports Leagues and Properties

Sports and Entertainment Career Fair hosted by Philadelphia Flyers on March 5th

Communications — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:17:49 +0000

The Flyers are hosting a Sports and Entertainment Career Fair on March 5th, followed by a game against the Flames. Tickets for both combined are $25. For more information contact Jonathon Peterson at jpeter@law.upenn.edu

Apartments Available to Rent in NYC and LA

Communications — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:34:50 +0000

EHS is a not-for-profit organization that provides student and intern housing in New York City. Our buildings are located all over Manhattan and Brooklyn and our residents are only students and interns. We provide rooms that come fully-furnished and offer high-speed internet, a flat-screen TV, a TV/DVD player, cable and a refrigerator. We will be at the University of Pennsylvania on Thursday, February 19 and at the Career Fair on February 20, and would love to meet with you. If you would like any further information please visit our website at http://www.studenthousing.org or call us directly at 1-800-297-4694.

Anyone looking for temporary housing in West LA? $2250 / 2br - Below Market Rent, Rare Split-level Spanish Style Unit (Beverly Hills). Available: ASAP, term negotiable. Located: Within 6-unit, garden-style apartment complex. Proximity: Beverly Hills High School, Century City, Peninsula Hotel, and world-class shopping. If interested, please contact nicole.belcore@gmail.com

Welcome back!

Communications — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:55:07 +0000

Dear Wharton Media and Entertainment Clubbers

Welcome back! We hope you all enjoyed a wonderful holiday break and are ready for a fantastic semester! Sundance is in full swing, Oscar nominees have been announced and DIP week is underway!

Get ready for a semester full of exciting media and entertainment events. Look forward to the Media and Entertainment Club Pub, the Annual MBA M&E Conference in New York, the Digital Media Summit, the Oscar Viewing Party, the M&E Club elections, monthly happy hours, company visits and speakers!

What could be more exciting?

Good luck to the Class of 2010 and have a wonderful semester, The Wharton M&E Club Board

2009 Media Summit

Communications — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:00:54 +0000

The 2009 Media Summit in New York City will be held March 18 and 19. “The 2009 Media Summit New York is the Premier International Conference on Broadband, Mobile, Television, Advertising & Marketing, Cable & Satellite, Motion Pictures, Publishing, Radio, Magazines, News & Print Media.” This is a great conference with Jeff Zucker, President and Chief Executive, NBC Universal confirmed as one of the keynote speakers (second keynote is still TBD) and a variety of workshops and panels run by people in the industry. This is a conference by people in the industry for people in the industry, which makes it a great opportunity to network. Note: This is completely separate from the M&E MBA Conference. The general price for the Summit is $875. HOWEVER, there is a student special available for only $75, which is an all-event ticket for both days. To get this price requires to have a group of five or more registered at the same time. Although it is still early, we would like to get a sense of how many students may be interested in attending to make sure we have the necessary minimum of five people. If you think you may be interested please sign up at https://webcafe.wharton.upenn.edu/eRoom/clubs/meclub/0_9822f This does not commit you to anything, but merely a way to measure the level of interest.

66th Annual Golden Globes Winners

Communications — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:25:16 +0000

Best Motion Picture - Drama
Slumdog Millionaire
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Kate Winslet – Revolutionary Road
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Mickey Rourke – The Wrestler
Best Motion Picture - Musical Or Comedy
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
Sally Hawkins – Happy-Go-Lucky
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical Or Comedy
Colin Farrell – In Bruges
Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Kate Winslet – The Reader
Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Heath Ledger – The Dark Knight

Creative Agents Agency (CAA) Seeking Wharton Students

Communications — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 23:57:59 +0000

CAA would like Wharton students to apply for their summer intern program and other full-time opportunities. For more information and to see position descriptions here

Warner Brothers Account Planning Manager Role

Communications — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 03:12:53 +0000

The Account Planning Manager is a unique role in the Sales Planning & Analysis department offering the opportunity to partner with the senior Account and Sales Executives to drive top-line volume and revenue across the largest national accounts. The role also offers the opportunity to work with and learn about consumer product goods in the media and entertainment industry. This role offers significant opportunity to introduce new ideas, define new procedures, and build collaborative relationships to influence change.
Details on job responsibilities and requirements can be viewed here. Timing is uncertain, but interested candidates can send their resumes to tracy.eng@warnerbros.com